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RF05 JUK

2005 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,070 mi
Last recorded69,070 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 JUK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 69,070 miles

Exhaust downpipe to centre pipe joint securing nuts corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Fail 26 Nov 2024 68,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 67,622 miles

General underbody surface corrosion on rear

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 65,663 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,700 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 48,700 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,027 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 41,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,205 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,627 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,323 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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RF05 JUK is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF05 JUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF05 JUK registered?

RF05 JUK is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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